Very entertaining! Crazy fun experience! Go karts are very…read morefast and the track makes you feel like an F1 racer!

Amazing! Loads of animals and lovely gift shops would really recommend to any animal lover!…read moreBut WARNING loads of wasps in the summer

We went to Blair Drummond this Sunday, not for the first time, but for the first time in a while…read more We went without booking tickets, but ended up making an online booking standing in front of the gates. So, book! The weather was nice and that made sure we had a lovely day. The safari drive through was good, the individual displays nice. We finally saw the tiger (jumping down from a tree), the chimp viewpoint is a good addition and the lemar walkthrough always nice. We spent a very nice 4 hours.

I only did a small portion of the 22 mile long walk, but the section I waked was lovely, and a nice…read moregreen corridor within a bustling city. I started at Dean Village, and walked through Dean Garden to the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. It was a nice alternative to walking the city streets or taking transport to the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens, which was my destination. It took me just about an hour at an easy stroll with brief stops to take a few pictures. I sent a few of those pictures to some girlfriends and their comments were, "It's like you're in a storybook" and "Gorgeous, that can't be real." Take a look at the pictures and see if you agree. Or better yet, take a walk and see for yourself!

The Water of Leith is my happy place…read more Anytime I'm having an off day, it's a perfect little refuge just steps from my door for a wander and a think. The fact that you can traverse most of the city via its paths? Well sheesh, like I needed another reason to love Edinburgh...

I work as an Osteopath, and I reccomend Yoga to some of my patients…read more Anthea is a wonderful Yoga Teacher. The centre that she runs is lovely, it has al the kit that you need to do a Yoga Class - Mats, Blocks etc. The Yoga Teachers, who's classes I have attended, are all very kind people, observant to students needs/weaknesses and there for you. If you want to go to a first class Yoga studo, I'd go there.

I've never tried yoga before, so I have nothing to compare Yoga Healing Glasgow to, but as a first…read moretime experience, it was perfect! I decided, along with a couple of friends, to sign up for their 6 week beginners course, which came in at £48, which I thought was pretty darn reasonable! We turned up and were quickly shown where the mats and blocks were, got set up on the floor and got our payment and paperwork sorted. Anthea, the instructor, was friendly and made sure everyone was ready before moving on to the next posture or movement. We started with learning the basic yoga techniques, learning to open up our chests and really allow our bodies to relax. Once we'd got this down, we started moving into some of the more straightforward postures, helping us to stretch and open up our bodies. What we did in our first class was really easing us into it slowly, but that was great for a complete novice like myself, and Anthea talked us through every breathing technique, every movement and posture, as well as why we were doing it. My tummy muscles are a teensy bit sore this morning, but after the class I felt so calm and relaxed! I can't wait for next week and would definitely recommend the course for any novices looking to step into the world of yoga!

Very nice playground for kids of toddler to primary school ages. Flying fox, swings, bridges, and…read morelots more. Accessible via safe walkway along train tracks.

This is 'the' place to hang out for dog walkers and young folks when the sun is out. A quick look…read morearound will make it clear there are a lot of dogs and students in this area. The park is only small but that just means you'll bump into more people you'll know.

We came to visit the impressive and historically important Dunfermline Abbey. And to pay respect to…read moreRobert The Bruce. We didn't know about this park though which is right across the street from the Abbey. And it's a wonderful park. There are several sights along the way, the small "Tower Burn" river goes across the park, there's a café, a playground and several trails leading you through woodland and open spaces. Some urban wildlife as well. A good number of pretty tame squirrels too. A nice place to spend some time in. Alone, with family, with your dog.... Really enjoyed it.

Pittencrief Park or as locals call it "The Glen" is a huge park in the heart of Dunfermline. The…read morepark was gifted to the town back in 1902 by Dunfermline's famous son, Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist who made his millions in the States (think Carnegie hall in NYC). Before internet, reality TV and crime dramas people actually used to flock to the park on sunny days from across Scotland to spend in the 70 something acres of manicured lawns and gardens. It may not have the same draw today, but when the sun is shining it can still be really busy. Not only is 'The Glen' a wonderful park, but it has some other very interesting features such as Pittencrieff House Museum, the remains of the 11th Century King Malcolm Canmore's Tower, (when it was the royal residence of Malcolm and his queen, Margaret), greenhouses, woodland walks and a statue of the man himself, Andrew Carnegie. There are also fantastic views of Dunfermline Abbey and Palace from the gardens. The Glen Pavilion in the centre of the park holds many local events from gigs, to arts and craft fairs. The Pavilion is also where you can get a quick caffeine fix as here you will find the park's cafe. There are also 3 kiddies play parks, ideal if Mum and Dad fancy a wee break from entertaining the kids. Anyone who grew up in the area will have such fond memories of the park. It's still really easy to spend a good day here. There is also a great chance to see peacocks and squirrels, so take a bag of nuts for some close up fun of these cute little critters.

What a great hike! Easy enough and walkable from the majority of Edinburgh. You can take a few…read moredifferent paths to get to the summit. We took the one on the edge of the cliff and it was steep, so maybe avoid that one. There is one that takes a dirt path that is a little less steep to get up to Arthur's Seat. This summit provides a beautiful panoramic view of Edinburgh. Open 24/7, it's definitely worth a visit (maybe even more than once!)

I have hiked Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, a few times and it's not for the faint of heart…read more But if you want a challenging workout with fantastic views of Edinburgh as your reward, this is for you! There are a few different ways to make your way up to the top. For first timers, I would suggest taking the route near Holyrood Palace which, while not easy, is more gentle than the route near Pollock Halls. My first time up, I took the latter and ended up climbing up boulders - which felt a bit precarious. No matter which way you go up, bring lots of water and wear shoes with good traction. You will definitely feel like you accomplished something when you reach the top. And, as I mentioned, the views are spectacular! At the summit, I always make a point to touch both the white triangulation pillar and the bronze geographical indicator. On our most recent trip, it was April so the weather was perfect! The previous time, we hiked it in August when it was a little too warm and we were greeted by swarms of midges at the top!

Taking on a trial with Scottish Military Fitness and so far am impressed. A good workout as hard…read moreas you make it, pushed but made to achieve not to suffer. A good welcoming environment with varied workouts week to week. Noticing a change in fitness levels after a few short weeks. With the free trial class what is there to lose? Enhanced by the perpetual sunshine Glasgow has to offer. Bring gloves and hat preferably waterproof.

Ok, for those who don't know. Go Ape is like an obstacle course, except you're 60ft up in the air…read morein the trees attached by a pair of ropes. You have the cross various increasingly tricky bridges between trees, and get to descend on a number of tarzan swings and zip lines. AND IT IS TOTALLY AWESOME!!! ahem. I'm definitely a thrill seeker kinda guy, and while this is long way from base jumping insanity, it's an awful lot of fun. thanks to the careful instruction of our trainer at the start of the course, and the fairly tight strapping in of the harness you're given, you never feel in *real* danger, but jaysus some of it is *rather* hairy! the highlight of the whole course is the finishing zipline. You get to wheeeeeee across a big valley! They views are a little breathtaking, it does feel a little like flying. Go Ape Glentress is a great day out from Edinburgh, it's not a million miles away, but it feels like a great day out. I'd definitely recommend it, and I'm desperate to go back!

Absolutely love this zoo, although it's a bit far out it's worth the journey. There is so much more…read moreto see and do here than at Edinburgh zoo. You.are able to get up close to the animals and pet them like we did with the goats and ponies. I loved the bears and watching them play fight was amazing and the parrot say 'come on then'' in a Scottish accent was hilarious and it just seems that the animals here have much more character and are well looked after which is great to see. As well as the animals there is also go karts, trails, beautiful gardens and more and it is such a fantastic day out!

I love it here - I work a couple of miles away so I bought an year's pass for £45 and now I try and…read morego at least one lunchtime a week. The zoo isn't massive but there's a lot to look at. The enclosures are big and well laid out - they all have indoors spaces so the animals can choose whether to be indoors or outdoors and there's been a lot of effort put in to making each enclosure resemble the animal's natural habitat. If the weather is less good when you go, you might find the animals huddling indoors and sometimes you won't see something if it's hiding in a heavily wooded enclosure (it took me several visits to see the Scottish wildcat) but on nicer days most animals will be outside and there's so much to see that you won't care if you miss one or two. Anyway, good zoos should be there for animal welfare first and human 'entertainment' last - this place definitely seems to follow that approach, which is why it gets a big thumbs up from me. They have a number of rescue animals - the bears and lions are all ex-circus animals who have been rescued and brought here with the help of public subscriptions. The bear enclosure is really just a massive bit of forested hillside that they've fenced off and I think it's great that these animals have such a large and natural space to wander around in. They have a few walkthrough enclosures which are fantastic and let you get a bit closer to some of the animals. There are plenty of information boards telling you what you're looking at, with details of where each animal is from and its conservation status. They have daily handling sessions (£2 extra) and feeding sessions (£5 extra) which are clearly advertised. I don't have children but the play area is massive and looks quite good fun, and the staff I've spoken to have all been really friendly too.